Shivan Dragon
Fifth Edition 267† • rare
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 267†
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $5.97
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
While it's true most dragons are cruel, the Shivan dragon seems to take particular glee in the misery of others, often tormenting its victims much like a cat plays with a mouse before delivering the final blow.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shivan Dragon made its debut in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly establishing itself as the quintessential 'big creature' of the early game. Designed by Richard Garfield, it was intended to serve as a powerful late-game threat that rewarded players for managing their mana resources effectively. The artwork for this specific Fifth Edition printing retains the iconic illustration by Melissa Benson, whose depiction of the dragon perched atop a craggy peak became one of the most recognizable and enduring images in the history of the trading card game.
The Fifth Edition release, published by Wizards of the Coast in 1997, served as a foundational core set that gathered cards from various earlier expansions to standardize the gameplay experience. While the Shivan Dragon had already achieved legendary status among players by this time, its inclusion in Fifth Edition provided a wider audience with access to a creature that perfectly embodied the 'Timmy' player archetype—someone who enjoys playing large, impactful threats. Its legacy is tied to the formative years of collectible card games, where it remains a symbol of the game's high-fantasy roots.
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